Annual Pow Wow

Each year the Native American Student Association at Northern Michigan University, in conjunction with NMU’s Center for Native American Studies, puts on a pow wow, which is now a tradition in the Marquette area. 

Generally held in March, this traditional pow wow is a two-day affair that is widely attended by NMU faculty, staff and students, as well as by people from across the Midwest. The pow wow was named the “Learning to Walk Together,” pow wow when it was founded in 1992 and 2008 will mark its 16^th year. 

Pictured at right is Betsy Trudeau from the
Hannahville Indian Community.

The event features three sessions each with a grand entry, veterans' honor song, male and female traditional dances, jingle dress and grass dance exhibitions as well as fancy bustle and fancy shawl dance exhibitions, Social dances such as the round dance and two-step are also featured and the audience is invited to participate. Audience members will also enjoy shopping at the various vendors and artisian booths. The pow wow can truly be a learning experiences.

The pow wow is generously supported by many sponsors. If you would like to learn more about the pow wow or to become a contributor, contact the Center for Native American Studies at cnas@nmu.edu or 906-227-1397.

We hope to see you at the pow wow in March 2008!

For a complete listing of pow wows in the midwest region.